Can I get Freeview Streaming TV on an older TV?

You don’t need a new TV to get Freeview Streaming TV. You can simply purchase a SmartVU device which will provide the app, along with access to various other apps, like Netflix, YouTube, TVNZ+, and ThreeNow.

Other FAQs

How do I get Freeview Streaming TV? I can't find the Streaming TV app... What channels does Freeview Streaming TV have? Can I watch Live TV? Can I record using the Freeview Streaming TV? How much data will I use? Does streaming have captions or subtitles? Can I watch On Demand with the Freeview Streaming app? Stream buffering, freezing or another stream related issues How do I set up the SmartVU? How do I access Settings on the SmartVU? How do I update the Software Version on my SmartVU? What software version is running on my SmartVU?

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Network Status

UHF
Major improvement to issue on Three, Bravo, Eden, Rush, HGTV.

Update received 9am 24 Dec.

Click UHF below for the latest updates.

UHF
Satellite
Major improvement to issue on Three, Bravo, Eden, Rush, HGTV.

Update received 9am 24 Dec.

Click Satellite below for the latest updates.

Satellite
Streaming
Major improvement to issue on Three, Bravo, Eden, Rush, HGTV.

Update received 9am 24 Dec.

Click Streaming below for the latest updates.

Streaming
EPG
All Good
EPG

Note: UHF and Satellite network status info are provided by transmission providers and broadcasters.

Network Status

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